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Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Replace
Front Suspension
Coil Spring Type
One Side0.50.4B
Both Sides1.00.9B
NOTE
With RTD, Add0.10.1B
Torsion Bar Type
One Side0.50.4B
Both Sides1.00.9B
NOTE
With RTD, Add0.10.1B
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Without Pick-Up
One Side0.40.3C
Both Sides0.50.4C
With Pick-Up
One Side0.60.4C
Both Sides0.80.5C
Coil Spring
One Side0.50.4C
Both Sides0.70.5C
NOTE
With RTD, Add
One Side0.10.1C
Both Sides0.20.2C